Surfing

Surfing

Surfing is a water sport and recreational activity in which the wave rider, rides the forward face of a wave usually towards the shore. While most suitable waves for surfing are found in the ocean the activity can also be performed on lakes. The wave rider balances on a surf board while riding the waves.

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barrel

Sports; Surfing

A barrel is where the wave is hollow when it is breaking or the space inside a breaking wave between the lip and face. A surfer may be completely hidden from view during a barrel ride, especially ...

tropical wave

Sports; Surfing

A trough, disturbance, or cyclonic curvature in the trade-wind easterlies originating over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical waves are the first sign of possible future tropical cyclone ...

polyurethane

Sports; Surfing

A type of plastic foam; the most common type used in surfboard manufacturing, usually employed together with polyester resin.

junkyard dog

Sports; Surfing

A surfer with poor style or a surfer who only surfs crappy waves.

carbon fiber

Sports; Surfing

A type of super-strong fiber, soakable in resin, which is occasionally laid in strips along the length of a board during glassing to help prevent creasing.